Federal Bar Association. With more than 15,000 members—including 2,000 Federal judges—our members run the gamut of federal practice, from small to large firms, corporations, and Federal agencies. The FBA serves as the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.
Attorney Status Questions about attorneys and their status can be found on the State Bar of Texas website, .texasbar.
The Federal Bar Association (FBA) is the primary voluntary professional organization for private and government lawyers and judges practicing and sitting in federal courts in the United States.
Employment as a federal-government attorney offers a lot to desire. The government generally does not require the high hours of big law and provides high levels of responsibility.
Federal Bar Association. With more than 15,000 members—including 2,000 Federal judges—our members run the gamut of federal practice, from small to large firms, corporations, and Federal agencies. The FBA serves as the catalyst for communication between the bar and the bench, as well as the private and public sectors.
About the U.S. Attorneys' Offices The President appoints a United States Attorney to each of the 94 federal districts (Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are separate districts but share a United States Attorney).
To practice law in Texas, you must be admitted to the bar and pass the bar examination. The exam tests a range of legal knowledge and skills. In Texas, the format consists of four sections: Procedure/evidence exam.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
Complainants are required to use the State Bar's current grievance form, effective September 1, 2023, to report attorney misconduct. A grievance can be submitted electronically at , or the current grievance form can be downloaded from there.